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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

Special & General Relativity Questions and Answers

Can gravity waves be used to carry information?

In principle they can, but the engineering required to detect modulated gravity waves is formidable. Many natural phenomena also produce modulated gravity waves.


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All answers are provided by Dr. Sten Odenwald (Raytheon STX) for the NASA Astronomy Cafe, part of the NASA Education and Public Outreach program.